Local Politics

Dr. Jon Paul Youakim is a pediatrician, and he's challenging for a seat on the Champaign City Council. 

Lee McDonald has retired from the business world and is now seeking election to the Unit 4 school board. 

Roger Digges was appointed to the Urbana Park District Board of Commissioners last year, and now he's running to maintain that seat. 

Felipe Menanteau is a U of I Professor of Astronomy who is running for the Urbana School Board in sub district 6. 

Matthew Gladney is an incumbent running for re-election to the Champaign City Council.

Erin spoke with Champaign County Voter Alliance creator James Manrique about his organization, the local election information it provides, and his thoughts on voter turnout in Champaign County.

Check out the results when they are posted for the much-anticipated Midterm Election.

The results of the races in the 2018 midterm elections on Tuesday could very well depend on the turnout of young voters. 

In the second of two Sheriff candidate interviews, Julie speaks with Republican candidate Allen Jones.